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it's the same language president bush used in iraq. we want to build the space and time and allow afghanis to defend their own borders and protect their own population. this is a limited mission. it's something we can achieve. the strategy is correct. we may need more troops to do it and we're certainly going to need more time than july 2011. that will be president obama's decision point where he really defines whether he's a wartime commander willing to do what's necessary to win on the ground, whether or not he'll give the troops the time and resources they need to take the fight to al qaeda and the taliban and pacify a very dangerous region by allowing afghanis to defend it themselves. >> larry: jon, 30 seconds, agree or disagree? >> i obviously disagree with that. the president should realize there's no way to conduct the counter insurgency, our rising unemployment, we can't sustain a long-term counter insurgency and take afghans from the 16th century to the 17th century with the problems we have in this country. we need a flexible
it's the same language president bush used in iraq. we want to build the space and time and allow afghanis to defend their own borders and protect their own population. this is a limited mission. it's something we can achieve. the strategy is correct. we may need more troops to do it and we're certainly going to need more time than july 2011. that will be president obama's decision point where he really defines whether he's a wartime commander willing to do what's necessary to win on the...
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we tend to use weapons before we use our brains. host: "the wall street journal" highlights the president's speech. they write that -- he gave short shrift to iraq as a democratic ally in the middle east and did not say when or even how our ultimate success in iraq had informed his own decision to surge troops in afghanistan. virginia, the plan, democrats line. go ahead. caller: i am from new york. shall i speak up? host: go ahead. caller: i think he should turn the page. it should have been turned a long time ago. but i do not think the media will let him because they just keep the war is going. let me say this because i tried so hard to get on to you -- george washington's farewell address. he answered many of the questions facing us. telling us we should be aware -- host: sorry, we will have to let you go. your signal is breaking up. here's more from the president last night. >> we must use all elements of all power, including our diplomacy, economic strength, and the power of america as an example to secure our interests and sta
we tend to use weapons before we use our brains. host: "the wall street journal" highlights the president's speech. they write that -- he gave short shrift to iraq as a democratic ally in the middle east and did not say when or even how our ultimate success in iraq had informed his own decision to surge troops in afghanistan. virginia, the plan, democrats line. go ahead. caller: i am from new york. shall i speak up? host: go ahead. caller: i think he should turn the page. it should...
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i even use the web to get paid. with acceptpay from american express open, we now invoice advertisers and receive payments digitally. and i get paid on average three weeks faster. booming is never looking for a check in the mail. because it's already in my email. >> larry: john avlon, what about this hardly mentioned or not mentioned at all tonight, what about the costs of all of this? >> well, by some estimates a trillion dollars to date. that's just the financial costs, of course. and as president obama made the point, the simple decision of going into iraq had enormous consequences not only financial but i think we recognize now in terms of a lack of focus and attention on afghanistan. i think the other cost really is the unity of the country. i think we forget the country was deeply unified after september 11th and through afghanistan to dislodge the taliban and go after al qaeda and osama bin laden. the decision to go into iraq which in retrospect appears as an optional war and that will have its own ramificati
i even use the web to get paid. with acceptpay from american express open, we now invoice advertisers and receive payments digitally. and i get paid on average three weeks faster. booming is never looking for a check in the mail. because it's already in my email. >> larry: john avlon, what about this hardly mentioned or not mentioned at all tonight, what about the costs of all of this? >> well, by some estimates a trillion dollars to date. that's just the financial costs, of course....
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americans across the political spectrum supported the use of force against those who afacted us on 9/11. now, as we approach our 10th year of combat in afghanistan, there are those who are understandably asking tough questions about our mission then, but we must never lose sight of what's at stake p as we speak, al-qaeda continues to plot against us, and its leadership remains ancored in the border regions of afghanistan and pakistan. we will disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al-qaeda while preventing al-qaeda for again serving as a base for terrorists. because of our drawdown in iraq we are able to provide the resources necessary to go on offense. in fact, over the last 19 months, nearly a dozen al-qaeda leaders and hundreds of al-qaeda's exextremist allies have been killed or captured around the world. within afghanistan i have ordered the deployment of additional troops who under the command of general david petraeus are fighting to break the taliban's momentum. as for the surge in iraq, these sources will be in place for a limited time to provide space for the afghans to fill their c
americans across the political spectrum supported the use of force against those who afacted us on 9/11. now, as we approach our 10th year of combat in afghanistan, there are those who are understandably asking tough questions about our mission then, but we must never lose sight of what's at stake p as we speak, al-qaeda continues to plot against us, and its leadership remains ancored in the border regions of afghanistan and pakistan. we will disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al-qaeda while...
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and check out what this iraqi first lieutenant admitted to us. with the american combat troops leaving, can the iraqi army keep the peace here? "to be honest," he says, "we need a couple more years." three days until the end of combat, and i'm on the streets. and to be fair, it's obvious that iraqi troops, who have been in charge for months, are doing a good job of keeping the peace. an american walking through the market would have been unthinkable. the last time i was here, before the surge, we were finding bodies with drill holes in the face by the side of the road. now, families are out having ice cream and fancy new restaurants are opening up. though, they will pat you down for weapons before you can get a table. but yet, so many of the iraqis we meet are deeply, darkly pessimistic, including this offduty cop. though you are a police officer, you don't think that the iraqi forces can keep this country safe without the americans here anymore? >> translator: yes, i don't think so. they don't have enough weapons. they are not ready for this mis
and check out what this iraqi first lieutenant admitted to us. with the american combat troops leaving, can the iraqi army keep the peace here? "to be honest," he says, "we need a couple more years." three days until the end of combat, and i'm on the streets. and to be fair, it's obvious that iraqi troops, who have been in charge for months, are doing a good job of keeping the peace. an american walking through the market would have been unthinkable. the last time i was...
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let us not get bogged down by every difference between us. let us direct our courage, our thinking, and our decisions at those who reject those historic decisions that lie ahead -- our courage, thinking, at those historic decisions that lie ahead. all of us in a position of leadership are familiar with this. i suppose there are many reasons for skepticism, but i have no doubt that peace is possible. president abbas, we cannot erase the past, but it is within our power to change the future. thousands of years ago, on these very hills where israelis and palestinians live today, the jewish prophet isaiah and the other profits of my people in this end a future -- envisioned a lasting future for all mankind. let's today be an auspicious step in our joint effort to realize that ancient vision for a better future. [applause] >> his excellency, president obama, his excellency prime minister benjamin netanyahu, secretary your clinton, ladies and gentlemen, i would like to start by thanking president obama for his invitation to host us here today to re
let us not get bogged down by every difference between us. let us direct our courage, our thinking, and our decisions at those who reject those historic decisions that lie ahead -- our courage, thinking, at those historic decisions that lie ahead. all of us in a position of leadership are familiar with this. i suppose there are many reasons for skepticism, but i have no doubt that peace is possible. president abbas, we cannot erase the past, but it is within our power to change the future....
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i iraqis grew painfully used to burying their dead. the numbers are disputed but at least 150,000 iraqis are thought to have died since the invasion. in 2008 u.s. policy changed, a surege of american troops brought greater stability and the political opportunity for president obama's speech tonight. >> this should serve as a reminder to all americans that the future is ours to shape. if we move forward with confidence and commitment, it should serve as a message to the world that the u.s. intends to sustain our leadership in this young sentry. >> but obama's leadership is being tested at home in the ranks of the unemployed. to show that he is consumed with his own voters number one priority, obama made a necessary but clumsy segway from war to work. >> another task is to put the millions of americans who have lost jobs back to work. this will be difficult, but in the days to come and it must be our essential mission. my essential responsibility as president. >> obama campaigned and won that presidency on the promise of bringing america
i iraqis grew painfully used to burying their dead. the numbers are disputed but at least 150,000 iraqis are thought to have died since the invasion. in 2008 u.s. policy changed, a surege of american troops brought greater stability and the political opportunity for president obama's speech tonight. >> this should serve as a reminder to all americans that the future is ours to shape. if we move forward with confidence and commitment, it should serve as a message to the world that the u.s....
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a larger shaft will then be created using a bit of kit. the tons of debris falling back down the mine will have to be cleared away by the trapped miners. finally, the miners will be lifted up one by one. nasa has come to give it rescuers their advice. >> what we want to avoid is any kind of situation of hopelessness on the part of the miners. and all the interaction so far, trying to provide them with food and water in contact with families is trying to work towards getting their spirits up. >> proper -- copper mining is out chile makes money. the price has risen in recent years. that means that mines in this region have reopened. this mine was closed in 2007 because of accidents, but it was allowed to start up again a year later. and that's worries these minors. -- miners. he has worked in the minds since 1967. >> the most experienced miners knew the accident would happen. we warned the company about it. no one listened to us. asked mine's owners have for forgiveness. the families waiting outside in -- for the families waiting outside the
a larger shaft will then be created using a bit of kit. the tons of debris falling back down the mine will have to be cleared away by the trapped miners. finally, the miners will be lifted up one by one. nasa has come to give it rescuers their advice. >> what we want to avoid is any kind of situation of hopelessness on the part of the miners. and all the interaction so far, trying to provide them with food and water in contact with families is trying to work towards getting their spirits...
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but don't get used to it. a closely-watched index shows prices in major metro areas climbed more than 4% from last year. but that was boosted by federal tax credits that have now expired. some experts are predicting prices will plunge up to 20% in some markets. >>> also this morning, amazon's kindle will soon be in more retail stories, making it easier to try the device before buying it. staples will begin selling the electronic book reader at all of its stores this fall. until now, target was the only place to get your hands on the kindle without buying one online. >>> actor shia lebeouf appears to have the midas touch for the second year in a row. the "transformers" star tops "forbes" list of best hollywood actors for the buck. studios made $81 in profit for every dollar they paid him. anne hathaway took the second spot. followed by harry potter star, daniel radcliffe, robert downey jr. and cate blanchett. >> not bad. >>> next on this wednesday morning, a mystery at a major military base. is something causin
but don't get used to it. a closely-watched index shows prices in major metro areas climbed more than 4% from last year. but that was boosted by federal tax credits that have now expired. some experts are predicting prices will plunge up to 20% in some markets. >>> also this morning, amazon's kindle will soon be in more retail stories, making it easier to try the device before buying it. staples will begin selling the electronic book reader at all of its stores this fall. until now,...
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president, your efforts to advance this beast -- peace for us and our neighbors and, i think we can say, the world. >> mr. obama also welcomed the leaders of the palestinian and the israelis. king abdullah and other leaders will join the talks. but is there it now and new commitment to achieve peace? our correspondent reports from the west bank on what are the unresolved tensions. >> on a hill overlooking the city of jerusalem, hundreds of jewish settlers came to bury the dead. the symmetry is on the most sacred place -- the cemetery is on the most sacred place any jew can be buried. they were struck dead by palestinian gunmen on tuesday. it was the worst attack in the west bank in four years. in an emotional farewell, and 19-year-old -- a 19-year-old promise to look after the children. the question is, what will be the fallout of these murders? jewish settlers are saying they will unilaterally break a ban on new construction in the occupied west bank. and hamas, the palestinian group that carried out these killings, say that will not be allowed. if either of those things are true, the
president, your efforts to advance this beast -- peace for us and our neighbors and, i think we can say, the world. >> mr. obama also welcomed the leaders of the palestinian and the israelis. king abdullah and other leaders will join the talks. but is there it now and new commitment to achieve peace? our correspondent reports from the west bank on what are the unresolved tensions. >> on a hill overlooking the city of jerusalem, hundreds of jewish settlers came to bury the dead. the...
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his mother mary joining us. your thoughts right off the top. >> i think that the speech was really good. and i you know, i'm very -- it's hard for me to get my arms around the whole reason that we're there. and so, i have to put that aside and just embrace the fact that my son chose to take this on and to do this and you know he's a hero for that. >> reporter: he's leaves behind a wife, he leaves behind a son. hearing what the president just said being achieved in iraq, is his wife worth the sacrifice that the president said it was? >> it's hard to -- yes, of course his wife and my grandson are worth it. definitely. but it's very difficult to, you know, understand it or put my head around why it had to happen. because if it was something that i felt was a worthy reason to be there, it would be a little easier. but it's really difficult when it's a situation that i wasn't -- i think a lot of americans don't understand the whole reason we were there. >> reporter: got to leave it at that. thanks mary, appreciate yo
his mother mary joining us. your thoughts right off the top. >> i think that the speech was really good. and i you know, i'm very -- it's hard for me to get my arms around the whole reason that we're there. and so, i have to put that aside and just embrace the fact that my son chose to take this on and to do this and you know he's a hero for that. >> reporter: he's leaves behind a wife, he leaves behind a son. hearing what the president just said being achieved in iraq, is his wife...
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indeed, the whole idea has been to use our intelligence, use our databases, using the crossover between different intelligence gathering agencies that may have seen themselves as foreign or domestic and making sure that we were bringing all of that dated to bear. we were making a scenario-based division between passengers that could easily bored and passengers who deserved more attention. that has been the focus of our effort since december 25th. how are you make reasonable intelligence based divisions between passengers as they arise, as a purchase their tickets, as they arrived at the airport, as they go through screening, as they board the airplane and indeed actually in flight. this has an fault the international aviation system. as i mentioned earlier, once you get into the global aviation system at any airport, you potentially have access to the whole system. since january, in close coordination with the international civil aviation organization, i have taken part in five regional aviation security summits on five continents bitterly. we have gone from europe, which is our first o
indeed, the whole idea has been to use our intelligence, use our databases, using the crossover between different intelligence gathering agencies that may have seen themselves as foreign or domestic and making sure that we were bringing all of that dated to bear. we were making a scenario-based division between passengers that could easily bored and passengers who deserved more attention. that has been the focus of our effort since december 25th. how are you make reasonable intelligence based...
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seven other states are restricted the use of bp a, the chemical used to make plastics shatter-proof and to line food cans. >>> hurricane earl now downgraded to a category 3 storm but it's still prompting evacuations along parts of the north carolina coast. that storm already causing problems for beach lifeguards yesterday. off the coast of kill devil hills, a swim her to be rescued that after getting sucked out by a rip current. earl is expected to bring high winds, heavy rain to north carolina's outer banks by late tomorrow or early friday. forecasters say after that, earl could potentially affect other stretches of the atlantic coast including massachusetts and maine. >>> it is 5:41. a transition ceremony this morning in baghdad to mark the end of operation iraqi freedom. these are live pictures from baghdad. vice president joe biden and defense secretary robert gates are there. it ushers in the final phase of the iraq war, called operation new dawn. it shifts the focus to the remaining 50,000 u.s. servicemembers away from combat operations. now they will prepare iraqi security forces
seven other states are restricted the use of bp a, the chemical used to make plastics shatter-proof and to line food cans. >>> hurricane earl now downgraded to a category 3 storm but it's still prompting evacuations along parts of the north carolina coast. that storm already causing problems for beach lifeguards yesterday. off the coast of kill devil hills, a swim her to be rescued that after getting sucked out by a rip current. earl is expected to bring high winds, heavy rain to north...
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he tried to use ... it struck me, the one unifying element in that whole national experience were the troops. the troops became the center piece of moving from iraq to the economy. i mean.... >> lehrer: through afghanistan. >> and then to the economy. we had to show the same kint of mettle and dedication and courage that they had shown here at home. we owed it to them to do it. but in answer to your question, jim, what did lincoln say at gettysburg? a little note the world won't long remember. he was excessively modest in his own words. i can't imagine that this speech will be learned by elementary school kids. >> lehrer: just to not pick up on that. david, the idea that the the president, you know, this is a war without surrender , ceremonies, and that we've had a lot of those. is he essentially saying we have to get used to that? this is the way modern wars will be ... have been and will be. is that something.... >> not necessarily true. i mean yugoslavia there was a winner and a loser. i'm not sure he
he tried to use ... it struck me, the one unifying element in that whole national experience were the troops. the troops became the center piece of moving from iraq to the economy. i mean.... >> lehrer: through afghanistan. >> and then to the economy. we had to show the same kint of mettle and dedication and courage that they had shown here at home. we owed it to them to do it. but in answer to your question, jim, what did lincoln say at gettysburg? a little note the world won't...
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that's going to lead us to plenty of sunshine early. and temperatures will begin to warm up quickly. afternoon highs, sunny and hot inland. today is a "spare the air" day. temperatures from 93 to 99 degrees. 92 at the bay. plenty of sunshine. plenty of sunshine along the coastline today with highs in the lower to the mid-70s. so today part 2 of the warmup. tomorrow, part 3. how hot will it get tomorrow? we'll take a look at those temperatures and your seven-day forecast coming up. >>> see you in a bit. 6:07. medical pot goes where it's never been before, it mainstream television. the interesting thing that was omitted, though, from this television commercial. >>> and apple singing a new tune this morning. brian tong from cnet has the inside scoop for us. ,,,,,,,, b-a-c-c-a-l-a-u-r-e-a-t-e. baccalaureate. correct. [ audience groans ] since this competition has been continuing for 48 hours and we have yet to eliminate anyone, it is the decision of this board to declare all 20 contestants winners. you have all competed admirably. admirably
that's going to lead us to plenty of sunshine early. and temperatures will begin to warm up quickly. afternoon highs, sunny and hot inland. today is a "spare the air" day. temperatures from 93 to 99 degrees. 92 at the bay. plenty of sunshine. plenty of sunshine along the coastline today with highs in the lower to the mid-70s. so today part 2 of the warmup. tomorrow, part 3. how hot will it get tomorrow? we'll take a look at those temperatures and your seven-day forecast coming up....
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and check out what this iraqi first lieutenant admitted to us. with the american combat troops leaving can the iraqi army keep the peace here? "to be honest," he says, "we need a couple more years." t minus three days until the end of combat and i'm out on the streets of baghdad. to be fair, it's glaringly obvious that iraqi troops who have been in charge here for months are doing a pretty good job keeping the peace. now families are out having ice cream and fancy new restaurants are opening up. although they will pat you down for weapons before you can get a table. yet so many of the iraqis we meet are deeply, darkly pessimistic. including this off-duty cop. even though you are a police officer, you don't think the iraqi forces can keep this country safe without the americans here anymore? >> yes, i don't think so. we don't have enough weapons, we are not ready for this mission. >> reporter: we're frequently asked by complete strangers if we can help them leave this country and come to america. why do you want to leave here? >> it's no good. >>
and check out what this iraqi first lieutenant admitted to us. with the american combat troops leaving can the iraqi army keep the peace here? "to be honest," he says, "we need a couple more years." t minus three days until the end of combat and i'm out on the streets of baghdad. to be fair, it's glaringly obvious that iraqi troops who have been in charge here for months are doing a pretty good job keeping the peace. now families are out having ice cream and fancy new...
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what is it telling us? >> this study focused on women with the brc mutation, a human gene when it's abnormal or mutated it has been linked to about 10% of hereditary breast cancer and 9% of ovarian cancer. this study was ground-breaking because it was the first one that showed it saved lives. it looked at 2500 women over four countries, followed them for an average of four years. and found that those with the brca mutation who had this risk-reducing surgery decreased their risk of dying of cancer by 70% to 80%. >> those numbers are amazing. anyone who's been touched by cancer is immediately going to sit up and look at that. but this is, as you mentioned, a high-risk surgery. talk to us, what are we talking about specifically when it comes to the surgery? >> right. when you talk about preventive surgery or risk-reducing surgery, you have to take into account not just the risks of the procedure but the age of the patient, have they had children? do they want future children? and also what are the consequences
what is it telling us? >> this study focused on women with the brc mutation, a human gene when it's abnormal or mutated it has been linked to about 10% of hereditary breast cancer and 9% of ovarian cancer. this study was ground-breaking because it was the first one that showed it saved lives. it looked at 2500 women over four countries, followed them for an average of four years. and found that those with the brca mutation who had this risk-reducing surgery decreased their risk of dying...
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it's described as something to use -- something used to make explosives. apparently with that amount of explosives, the atf needs to be called in. they are on their way. we come back out live to upland court. it does look quiet. that's because they are in a holding pattern. police have moved all of the chemicals and we're being told. it's quite a lot of chemicals. in the backyard of this home, railroad tracks. so there's nothing -- they are not concerned about anyone being affected back there. why this person -- or these people had had all of these chemicals, it's still unclear it appears that he was some kind of -- all of these things are considered very dangerous. the neighborhood is evacuated. still in a holding pattern as we wait for the atf to arrive. we're continuing to piece together all of this information. we will keep you updated on "mornings on 2." live in vallejo, claudine wong, ktvu channel 2 news. >> we'll check back for an update. thank you. we'll continue our team coverage of this still developing story for the next 90 minutes. you cans are
it's described as something to use -- something used to make explosives. apparently with that amount of explosives, the atf needs to be called in. they are on their way. we come back out live to upland court. it does look quiet. that's because they are in a holding pattern. police have moved all of the chemicals and we're being told. it's quite a lot of chemicals. in the backyard of this home, railroad tracks. so there's nothing -- they are not concerned about anyone being affected back...
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earl makes his way towards us. he's still on track to sideswipe the east coast, with hurricane watches already issued for north carolina and virginia. evacuations are under way in north carolina this morning. sam is there. and we'll have the very latest for us this morning. >> it moved a little east overnight. still a serious threat. >>> our other top story, the president's address from his new oval office last night. saying that after 7 1/2 years of war in iraq, it's time to turn the page and focus on fixing our economy at home. the official handover ceremony takes place in baghdad today. 50,000 troops will remain in iraq. nearly 100,000 in afghanistan. we'll speak with the vice president about what comes next. >>> and a stunning end to the alaska senate race. republican lisa murkowski concedes the race to joe miller, tea party candidate, in what may be one of the biggest upsets in the 2010 elections. >> the tea party showing so much strength in the republican primaries. we will get to that. >>> we want to get str
earl makes his way towards us. he's still on track to sideswipe the east coast, with hurricane watches already issued for north carolina and virginia. evacuations are under way in north carolina this morning. sam is there. and we'll have the very latest for us this morning. >> it moved a little east overnight. still a serious threat. >>> our other top story, the president's address from his new oval office last night. saying that after 7 1/2 years of war in iraq, it's time to...